AEO EV/EBITDA: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
AEO's ev/ebitda is right around its 10-year median of 8.1.
EV/EBITDA History
AEO EV/EBITDA by year
Yearly range of AEO’s ev/ebitda from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from 3.7 to 376.3, averaging 17.0.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.3 | 8.9 | 13.1 | 8.1 |
| 2025 | 4.5 | 7.9 | 12.9 | 12.4 |
| 2024 | 8.3 | 10.0 | 12.7 | 8.4 |
| 2023 | 7.6 | 9.4 | 12.5 | 9.7 |
| 2022 | 5.8 | 7.9 | 12.7 | 11.5 |
| 2021 | 8.1 | 14.7 | 22.6 | 9.0 |
| 2020 | 5.6 | 144.5 | 376.3 | 322.9 |
| 2019 | 5.8 | 7.5 | 10.3 | 7.5 |
| 2018 | 5.2 | 7.4 | 9.3 | 5.9 |
| 2017 | 3.7 | 4.8 | 7.7 | 7.4 |
| 2016 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 6.3 | 4.8 |
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An acquisition-style valuation multiple: Enterprise Value (market cap + net debt) divided by operating earnings before accounting adjustments. Compares companies fairly regardless of their capital structure.
(Market Cap + Net Debt) / EBITDAUnlike P/E, this metric accounts for debt — two companies with identical operations but different leverage will show similar EV/EBITDA. Low vs history suggests the total business is modestly priced.
- EBITDA ignores capital expenditure. For asset-heavy businesses (airlines, mining, utilities), this understates the real cost — use EV/EBIT or EV/FCF instead.
- Large acquisitions temporarily spike net debt and can distort the ratio for 1–2 years during integration.
Is AEO EV/EBITDA High or Low Right Now?
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA is currently 8.1, which is around average relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median EV/EBITDA for AEO is approximately 8.1. See all AEO valuation metrics →
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